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Spina A, Summo C, Timpanaro N, Canale M, Sanfilippo R, Amenta M, Strano MC, Allegra M, Papa M, Pasqualone A. Lupin as Ingredient in Durum Wheat Breadmaking: Physicochemical Properties of Flour Blends and Bread Quality. Foods 2024; 13:807. [PMID: 38472920 DOI: 10.3390/foods13050807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
Abstract
The popularity of adding pulse flours to baked goods is growing rapidly due to their recognised health benefits. In this study, increasing amounts (3, 7, 10, and 15%) of white lupin flour (Lupinus albus L.) and of protein concentrate from narrow-leaved lupin (Lupinus angustifolius L.) were used as replacements for durum wheat semolina to prepare bread, and their effects on the physicochemical properties of the flour blends, as well as the technological and sensory qualities of bread, were evaluated. The addition of protein concentrate from narrow-leaved lupin and white lupin flour increased the water binding capacity and the leavening rate compared to pure semolina. A farinograph test indicated that the dough development time had a slight but significant tendency to increase with the addition of lupin flour and protein concentrate of narrow-leaved lupin, while had a negative effect on the stability of dough. The alveograph strength decreased (225, 108, and 76 × 10-4 J for dough made with semolina, 15% of protein concentrate from narrow-leaved lupin, and 15% of white lupin flour, respectively), whereas there was an upward trend in the P/L ratio. Compared to re-milled semolina, the samples with lupin flour and protein concentrate from narrow-leaved lupin had low amylase activity, with falling number values ranging from 439 s to 566 s. The addition of the two different lupin flours lowered the specific volumes of the breads (2.85, 2.39, and 1.93 cm3/g for bread made from semolina, from 15% of protein concentrate from narrow-leaved lupin, and from 15% of white lupin flour, respectively) and increased their hardness values (up to 21.34 N in the bread with 15% of protein concentrate from narrow-leaved lupin). The porosity of the loaves was diminished with the addition of the two lupin flours (range of 5-8). The sensory analysis showed that the addition of white lupin flour or protein concentrate from narrow-leaved lupin did not impart any unpleasant flavours or odours to the bread. To conclude, the use of lupin in breadmaking requires adjustments to strengthen the gluten network but does not require a deflavouring process.
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- Alfio Spina
- Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Amendola, 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Amendola, 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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Canale M, Sanfilippo R, Strano MC, Amenta M, Allegra M, Proetto I, Papa M, Palmeri R, Todaro A, Spina A. Artichoke Industrial Waste in Durum Wheat Bread: Effects of Two Different Preparation and Drying Methods of Flours and Evaluation of Quality Parameters during Short Storage. Foods 2023; 12:3419. [PMID: 37761128 PMCID: PMC10527894 DOI: 10.3390/foods12183419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
'Violetto di Ramacca' is a local variety of artichoke grown in Sicily (Southern Italy), known for its purple color with green streaks. In this study, the effects of two different preparation and drying methods (method A, fresh sample oven-dried at 40 °C for 48 h then mixed and ground into flour; and B, minced and frozen sample oven-dried at 40 °C for 24 h then blended and ground into flour) for flours from different parts of the artichoke (bracts, stems, and mix), used at different percentages of integration (5, 7.5, and 10%), in combination with re-milled semolina, have been evaluated. The polyphenol contents of the flours produced with the two methods were measured. The results showed significant differences between the methods and samples, with a range from 9.09 mg GAE/g d.m. (bracts 100%, method A) to 2.62 mg/g (mix 100%, method B). The values were then lowered in the flour products with supplements ranging from 0.96 mg GAE/g (bract flour 10%, method A) to 0.11 mg GAE/g (mixed flour 7.5%, method B). As the amounts of polyphenols increased, the antioxidant activity increased, with a range that varied in the pure flour from 8.59 mg trolox eq/g d.m. (bract flour, method A) to 3.83 mg trolox eq/g d.m. (mixed flour, method B). These flours were also analyzed for color, highlighting a clear difference between methods A (greener) and B (browner). The flours thus obtained were used to produce breads, which were evaluated for their physicochemical characteristics during 4 days of storage. The results showed a reduction in volumes and heights, an increase in the percentage of integration of the artichoke flours, a greater quantity of moisture in the integrated breads, and a lower reduction in the structural characteristics during storage compared to the control breads. The TPA was conducted on the breads from T0 to T4, highlighting that, although initially more compact, the integrated breads offered less alteration of the values during storage. The aw ranged from 0.63 (mix flour 5%, method B) to 0.90 (bract flour 5%, method B). The amounts of polyphenols (from 0.57 mg GAE/g in bread with bracts at 10% (method A) to 0.13 mg GAE/g in bread with mix 5% (method B)) and the antioxidant activity (from 0.55 mg trolox eq/g d.m. in bread with bract flour 10% (method A) to 0.14% mg trolox eq/g d.m. in bread with mix flour) were also evaluated, showing a trend similar to the values obtained in the flours. Colorimetric tests highlighted a color more similar to wholemeal bread in the loaves produced with method B. Statistical factor analysis and cluster analysis were conducted for all trials.
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- Michele Canale
- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy;
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy;
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy; (M.C.S.); (M.A.); (M.A.); (M.P.)
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy; (M.C.S.); (M.A.); (M.A.); (M.P.)
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy; (M.C.S.); (M.A.); (M.A.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment (Di3A), University of Catania, Via S. Sofia, 98, 95123 Catania, Italy; (I.P.); (R.P.)
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy; (M.C.S.); (M.A.); (M.A.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment (Di3A), University of Catania, Via S. Sofia, 98, 95123 Catania, Italy; (I.P.); (R.P.)
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- DSAAF—Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Forestali, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, 12 Ed. 4, 90128 Palermo, Italy;
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy;
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Sanfilippo R, Canale M, Dugo G, Oliveri C, Scarangella M, Strano MC, Amenta M, Crupi A, Spina A. Effects of Partial Replacement of Durum Wheat Re-Milled Semolina with Bean Flour on Physico-Chemical and Technological Features of Doughs and Breads during Storage. Plants (Basel) 2023; 12:1125. [PMID: 36903984 PMCID: PMC10005074 DOI: 10.3390/plants12051125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The 'Signuredda' bean is a local genotype of pulse with particular technological characteristics, cultivated in Sicily, Italy. This paper presents the results of a study to evaluate the effects of partial substitutions of durum wheat semolina with 5%, 7.5%, and 10% of bean flour to prepare durum wheat functional breads. The physico-chemical properties and the technological quality of flours, doughs, and breads were investigated, as well as their storage process up to six days after baking. With the addition of bean flour, the proteins increased, as did the brown index, while the yellow index decreased. The water absorption and dough stability according to the farinograph increased from 1.45 in FBS 7.5%, to 1.65 in FBS 10%, for both 2020 and 2021, and from 5% to 10% supplementation for water absorption. Dough stability increased from 4.30 in FBS 5%-2021 to 4.75 in FBS 10%-2021. According to the mixograph, the mixing time also increased. The absorption of water and oil, as well as the leavening capacity, were also examined, and results highlighted an increase in the amount of water absorbed and a greater fermentation capacity. The greatest oil uptake was shown with bean flour at 10% supplementation (3.40%), while all bean flour mixes showed a water absorption of approximately 1.70%. The fermentation test showed the addition of 10% bean flour significantly increased the fermentative capacity of the dough. The color of the crumb was darker, while the crust became lighter. During the staling process, compared with the control sample, loaves with greater moisture and volume, and better internal porosity were obtained. Moreover, the loaves were extremely soft at T0 (8.0 versus 12.0 N of the control). In conclusion, the results showed an interesting potential of 'Signuredda' bean flour as a bread-making ingredient to obtain softer breads, which are better able to resist becoming stale.
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- Rosalia Sanfilippo
- Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina-Viale Annunziata, 98100 Messina, Italy
- Science4Life S.r.l., Spin-Off of the University of Messina-Via Leonardo Sciascia, 98100 Messina, Italy
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- Agronomic Consultant of AgriCultura Terra di Santo Stefano, C.da Segreto, Santo Stefano di Briga, 98100 Messina, Italy
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- ICQ-RF—Ispettorato Centrale Qualità e Repressione Frodi, Laboratorio di Catania, Via Alessandro Volta 19, 95122 Catania, Italy
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- Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- AgriCultura Terra di Santo Stefano, C.da Passo della Scala, Santo Stefano di Briga, 98100 Messina, Italy
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- Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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Rapisarda P, Amenta M, Ballistreri G, Fabroni S, Timpanaro N. Distribution, Antioxidant Capacity, Bioavailability and Biological Properties of Anthocyanin Pigments in Blood Oranges and Other Citrus Species. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27248675. [PMID: 36557809 PMCID: PMC9785241 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27248675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Anthocyanins are natural pigments that give a red, purple, and blue color to many plant, flower, fruit, and vegetable species. Their presence within the genus Citrus was first reported in 1916, and it is well-known that the red color of the flesh and rind of blood (red or pigmented) oranges (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck) is due to the presence of anthocyanins. They are also present in the young shoots, flowers, and peel of lemon (Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.), citron (Citrus medica L.), and other citrus species. Since then, the scientific community has expressed increasing interest in studying their profile and distribution, with many published studies focused on the quali-quantitative pattern in the different vegetative tissues belonging to the genus Citrus. Moreover, with the discovery of their relevant antioxidant activity, owing to their ability to capture free radicals, much research has been performed in the last two decades on their radical scavenging power, in vitro and in vivo biological properties, and anticarcinogenic capacity, also focusing attention on their bioavailability for humans. The present work is intended as a comprehensive review of the advances in scientific research on anthocyanin pigments naturally occurring within the genus Citrus, including their natural distribution, antioxidant capacity, bioavailability, and biological value and properties. The scientific evidence herein reported can be used to further increase the knowledge of this class of compounds and represents a valuable and comprehensive contribution to promoting anthocyanin-rich citrus fruit consumption as a healthy dietary habit.
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- Paolo Rapisarda
- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Center for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, C.so Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Center for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, C.so Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Center for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, C.so Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Center for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, C.so Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Center for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, C.so Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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Canale M, Spina A, Summo C, Strano MC, Bizzini M, Allegra M, Sanfilippo R, Amenta M, Pasqualone A. Waste from Artichoke Processing Industry: Reuse in Bread-Making and Evaluation of the Physico-Chemical Characteristics of the Final Product. Plants (Basel) 2022; 11:3409. [PMID: 36559521 PMCID: PMC9784014 DOI: 10.3390/plants11243409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
A relevant amount of waste is produced in the canning industry of globe artichoke. This study proposes to use flours of artichoke waste (stems and bracts) in durum wheat bread-making, replacing the re-milled durum wheat semolina at increasing levels (5, 7.5 and 10 g/100 g). No study had evaluated this type of enrichment in durum wheat bread, widespread in the same area where artichoke waste is mostly produced. The replacement had a visible effect on the flour color, increasing a* and reducing b* and L*, and this was reflected in the color of bread crumb. The water absorption determined by farinography, dough development time and dough stability increased as the level of replacement increased (up to 71.2 g/100 g, 7.3 min and 18.4 min, respectively). The mixograph peak height and mixing time increased compared to control. The alveograph W decreased, while the P/L ratio increased. The artichoke waste-enriched breads had a lower volume (as low as 1.37 cm3/g) and were harder than control, but they did not show relevant moisture losses during five days of storage. The obtained data show therefore an interesting potential of artichoke waste flours in bread-making, but further investigations are needed for achieving improved quality features.
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- Michele Canale
- Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Amendola, 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Stazione Consorziale Sperimentale di Granicoltura per la Sicilia, Santo Pietro, 95041 Caltagirone, Italy
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- Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Amendola, 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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Damiano S, Longobardi C, Salzano A, D’Angelo L, Amenta M, Maggiolino A, De Palo P, Claps S, Rufrano D, Iannaccone F, Matera R, Ciarcia R. Red orange and lemon extract preserve from oxidative stress, DNA damage and inflammatory status in lambs. Italian Journal of Animal Science 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/1828051x.2022.2056527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Sara Damiano
- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria e Produzioni Animali, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Salute Mentale, Fisica e Medicina Preventiva, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Napoli Italia
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria e Produzioni Animali, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria e Produzioni Animali, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italia
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca e l’Economia Agraria (CREA)— Centro di Ricerca per l’Olivo, Frutticultura e Agrumi, Acireale, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Bari“Aldo Moro”, Valenzano (BA), Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Bari“Aldo Moro”, Valenzano (BA), Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca e l’Economia Agraria (CREA) – Centro di Ricerca per le Produzioni Animali e l’Acquacoltura, Bella Muro (PZ), Italia
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca e l’Economia Agraria (CREA) – Centro di Ricerca per le Produzioni Animali e l’Acquacoltura, Bella Muro (PZ), Italia
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Agro-Ambientali e Territoriali (DISAAT), Università degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro”, Bari, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria e Produzioni Animali, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria e Produzioni Animali, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italia
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Raffaele M, Greish K, Vanella L, Carota G, Bahman F, Bindayna KM, Ezzat H, Salerno L, Pittalà V, Ballistreri G, Amenta M, Sorrenti V. Potential Health Benefits of a Pomegranate Extract, Rich in Phenolic Compounds, in Intestinal Inflammation. CNF 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1573401317666210222103032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Pomegranate is a fruit rich in bioactive compounds such as punicalagins,
gallic acid, and ellagic acid derivatives. It has been widely used since ancient times in traditional
medicine for a wide variety of diseases. It has been reported that bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols,
are able to induce the expression of cytoprotective enzymes, including HO-1. The contribution
of HO-1 activity to the prevention of intestinal inflammation has been shown in different
models of Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).
Objective:
Aim of the present research was to investigate the molecular mechanisms involved in
the beneficial effects of a pomegranate extract (PE), rich in bioactive compounds in intestinal inflammation.
Methods:
Caco-2 cells exposed to LPS and DSS induced colitis were chosen as convenient experimental
models of intestinal inflammation.
Results:
Results obtained in our experimental conditions showed that PE in vitro was able to induce
HO-1 and to reduce cellular damage and oxidative stress through an increase of GSH levels.
Moreover, PE was able to decrease the pro-inflammatory marker IL-8 levels and activate TIGAR
pathway. The results obtained in vivo, in agreement with the data obtained in vitro, highlighted the
ability of PE to reduce intestinal inflammation, preserve the colon length and histological features
and reduce IL-6 levels compared to the DSS treated group.
Conclusion:
PE, rich in bioactive compounds, could contribute, as a supportive therapy, to enhance
the effects of the conventional therapeutic strategies on the management of IBD.
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- Marco Raffaele
- Department of Drug Science, Biochemistry Section, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Department of Molecular Medicine, Nanomedicine Unit, Princess Al-Jawhara Center for Molecular Medicine, Arabian Gulf University, Building 61, King Abdulaziz Avenue, Block 328, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Drug Science, Biochemistry Section, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science, Biochemistry Section, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Department of Molecular Medicine, Nanomedicine Unit, Princess Al-Jawhara Center for Molecular Medicine, Arabian Gulf University, Building 61, King Abdulaziz Avenue, Block 328, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Disease, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Disease, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Drug Science, Pharmaceutical Chemistry Section, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science, Pharmaceutical Chemistry Section, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA) - Research Centre for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Acireale, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA) - Research Centre for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Acireale, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science, Biochemistry Section, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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Torrisi B, Allegra M, Amenta M, Gentile F, Rapisarda P, Fabroni S, Ferlito F. Physico-chemical and multielemental traits of anaerobic digestate from Mediterranean agro-industrial wastes and assessment as fertiliser for citrus nurseries. Waste Manag 2021; 131:201-213. [PMID: 34167040 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2021.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
Previous researches have demonstrated the bioenergetic potential of agri-food Mediterranean wastes showing that anaerobic co-digestion is a valuable solution for Mediterranean areas. This implies a great interest for anaerobic digestates use in agriculture to replace fertilizers. The present study aimed at: i) producing knowledge on continuous anaerobic co-digestion of feedstock mixture composed by different Mediterranean agri-food wastes in terms of multielemental characterization and ii) assessing the agronomic value of industrial anaerobic digestate (AD) based on the potential as fertiliser in nursery condition for the citrus seedlings. Results have demonstrated that agro-industrial biomasses have great potentiality to be converted by anaerobic digestion in biofertilizer to be used in citrus nurseries as sustainable alternative to mineral fertilisers. Multielemental traits of the tested AD were valuable in terms of nutritional supply for the growth and development of the plant. AD was useful to replace the mineral fertilizers in terms of total N content (10.81 ± 0.32 %TS) and organic matter (43.32 ± 0.80 %TS). The seedlings nutritive status showed that no need for supplemental of nutrients was requested. Volkamer lemon highly benefited from the administration of liquid digestate, increasing the total chlorophyll level (2.97 ± 0.31 mg g-1 FW) presumably due to the higher ammonium content of the AD (59 ± 0.08 %TKN). Besides providing useful tools for citrus nurseries for conceiving new sustainable fertilization strategies, this study is a starting point for further in-depth works on physiological status and traits of citrus plants fertilized by using agro-industrial anaerobic digestate.
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- Biagio Torrisi
- Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria (CREA), Centro di ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale (CT), Italy
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- Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria (CREA), Centro di ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale (CT), Italy
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- Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria (CREA), Centro di ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale (CT), Italy
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- Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria (CREA), Centro di ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale (CT), Italy
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- Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria (CREA), Centro di ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale (CT), Italy
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- Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria (CREA), Centro di ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale (CT), Italy.
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- Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria (CREA), Centro di ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, Corso Savoia, 190, 95024 Acireale (CT), Italy
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Chiechio S, Zammataro M, Barresi M, Amenta M, Ballistreri G, Fabroni S, Rapisarda P. A Standardized Extract Prepared from Red Orange and Lemon Wastes Blocks High-Fat Diet-Induced Hyperglycemia and Hyperlipidemia in Mice. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26144291. [PMID: 34299566 PMCID: PMC8304280 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26144291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Citrus fruits are a rich source of high-value bioactive compounds and their consumption has been associated with beneficial effects on human health. Red (blood) oranges (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck) are particularly rich in anthocyanins (95% of which are represented by cyanidin-3-glucoside and cyanidin-3-6″-malonyl-glucoside), flavanones (hesperidin, narirutin, and didymin), and hydroxycinnamic acids (caffeic acid, coumaric acid, sinapic, and ferulic acid). Lemon fruit (Citrus limon) is also rich in flavanones (eriocitrin, hesperidin, and diosmin) and other polyphenols. All of these compounds are believed to play a very important role as dietary antioxidants due to their ability to scavenge free radicals. A standardized powder extract, red orange and lemon extract (RLE), was obtained by properly mixing anthocyanins and other polyphenols recovered from red orange processing waste with eriocitrin and other flavanones recovered from lemon peel by a patented extraction process. RLE was used for in vivo assays aimed at testing a potential beneficial effect on glucose and lipid metabolism. In vivo experiments performed on male CD1 mice fed with a high-fat diet showed that an 8-week treatment with RLE was able to induce a significant reduction in glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides levels in the blood, with positive effects on regulation of hyperglycemia and lipid metabolism, thus suggesting a potential use of this new phytoextract for nutraceutical purposes.
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- Santina Chiechio
- Section of Pharmacology, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (M.Z.); (M.B.)
- Oasi Research Institute IRCCS, 94018 Troina, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Section of Pharmacology, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (M.Z.); (M.B.)
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- Section of Pharmacology, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (M.Z.); (M.B.)
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’Analisi dell’Economia Agraria, Centro di Ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, 95024 Acireale, Italy; (M.A.); (G.B.); (S.F.); (P.R.)
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’Analisi dell’Economia Agraria, Centro di Ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, 95024 Acireale, Italy; (M.A.); (G.B.); (S.F.); (P.R.)
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’Analisi dell’Economia Agraria, Centro di Ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, 95024 Acireale, Italy; (M.A.); (G.B.); (S.F.); (P.R.)
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’Analisi dell’Economia Agraria, Centro di Ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, 95024 Acireale, Italy; (M.A.); (G.B.); (S.F.); (P.R.)
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Ballistreri G, Amenta M, Fabroni S, Consoli V, Grosso S, Vanella L, Sorrenti V, Rapisarda P. Evaluation of lipid and cholesterol-lowering effect of bioflavonoids from bergamot extract. Nat Prod Res 2020; 35:5378-5383. [PMID: 32441543 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1768085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Several natural products have been reported to be involved in the suppression of adipogenesis. In this study, we reveal that a bergamot extract (BE) decreased the accumulation of intracellular lipids in murine pre-adipocytes 3T3-L1 cells during adipogenic differentiation. Both the inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase activity and the differentiation and proliferation of adipocytes could be used as a strategy for the treatment and prevention of obesity. The results of this study show a reduction of HMG-CoA activity and of lipid droplet accumulation in the presence of the BE, suggesting the potential of BE as an anti-adipogenic agent to lower the content of cholesterol and body fat and prevent a gain in body weight. Moreover, BE as the result of high percentages of flavonoid compounds such as neoriocitrin, naringin and neohesperidin, the main flavonoids contained in BE, led to significant inhibition of DPPH free radical, demonstrating a strong radical scavenging activity.
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- Gabriele Ballistreri
- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA) - Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Acireale, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA) - Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Acireale, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA) - Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Acireale, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science, Biochemistry Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science, Biochemistry Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science, Biochemistry Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science, Biochemistry Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA) - Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Acireale, Italy
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Caruso M, Fabroni S, Emma R, Ballistreri G, Amenta M, Currenti W, Rinzivillo C, Rapisarda P. A new standardized phytoextract from red orange and lemon wastes (red orange and lemon extract) reduces basophil degranulation and activation. Nat Prod Res 2020; 35:5354-5359. [PMID: 32370569 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1761355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Citrus fruits are rich sources of bioactive compounds and their consumption is associated to health-promoting effects. Citrus processing wastes contain bioflavonoids and other high added value compounds. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antiallergic properties of a new phytoextract obtained by citrus wastes and peels. Blood orange and lemon processing wastes were used to produce a Red orange and Lemon Extract (RLE). Blood samples from 30 allergic donors were collected and used to evaluate the basophil activation (CD203c) and degranulation (CD63) by stimulation trough allergen with and without the RLE. Reduced basophil expression of CD203c and CD63 were observed in RLE + Allergen treated samples, with -20.21% of CD203c expression (p < 0.0001) and -54.11% of CD63 expression (p < 0.0001), compared to Allergen treated samples. The RLE evidenced a good antiallergic activity, mainly acting on basophils degranulation, and therefore reducing the key event of pro-inflammatory mediators release after allergic stimuli.
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- Massimo Caruso
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology (BIOMETEC), University of Catania, Catania, Italy.,Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (MEDCLIN), University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Research Centre for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Acireale, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology (BIOMETEC), University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Research Centre for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Acireale, Italy
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- Research Centre for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Acireale, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology (BIOMETEC), University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Clinical Nutrition & Integrated Supportive Therapy-Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences & Advanced Technology, Hospital University "Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele", Catania, Italy
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- Research Centre for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Acireale, Italy
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Fabroni S, Amenta M, Timpanaro N, Todaro A, Rapisarda P. Change in taste-altering non-volatile components of blood and common orange fruit during cold storage. Food Res Int 2020; 131:108916. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2019.108916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Revised: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Carota G, Raffaele M, Amenta M, Ballistreri G, Fabroni S, Rapisarda P, Vanella L, Sorrenti V. In vitro effects of bioflavonoids rich lemon extract on pre-adipocyte differentiation. Nat Prod Res 2020; 35:4774-4778. [PMID: 32009451 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1721493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Lemon fruit is a source of bioactive compounds, which has many beneficial effects on health. Obesity is characterized by over-accumulation of adipose tissue as a result of increased adipocyte size and number. Adipogenesis is mediated and assisted by various transcription factors that induce lipid-metabolizing enzymes followed by an increase of perilipin expression and lipid droplets generation. Here, we evaluate the effect of lemon extract (LE) as radical scavenger and the consequent regulation of adipocyte differentiation and lipid accumulation. 3T3-L1 murine pre-adipocytes were differentiated and treated with different LE concentrations. The high percentages of flavonoid contained in LE led to a significant inhibition of DPPH radical and reactive oxygen species, demonstrating a strong radical scavenger activity. Treatment of 3T3-cells with LE showed a significant decrease of perilipin expression, subsequently confirmed by the reduction of lipid droplet accumulation, resulting from Oil Red O Staining and by the downregulation of PPARγ and DGAT-1mRNA.
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- Giuseppe Carota
- Department of Drug Science, Biochemistry Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science, Biochemistry Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA) - Research Centre for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Acireale, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA) - Research Centre for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Acireale, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA) - Research Centre for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Acireale, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA) - Research Centre for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Acireale, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science, Biochemistry Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science, Biochemistry Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Damiano S, Iovane V, Squillacioti C, Mirabella N, Prisco F, Ariano A, Amenta M, Giordano A, Florio S, Ciarcia R. Red orange and lemon extract prevents the renal toxicity induced by ochratoxin A in rats. J Cell Physiol 2020; 235:5386-5393. [PMID: 31898818 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.29425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In this work, we investigated the effects of red orange and lemon extract (RLE) on ochratoxin A (OTA)-induced nephrotoxicity. In particular, we analyzed the change in renal function and oxidative stress in Sprague-Dawley rats treated with OTA (0.5 mg/kg body weight, b.w.) and with RLE (90 mg/kg b.w.) by oral administration. After OTA treatment, we found alterations of biochemical and oxidative stress parameters in the kidney, related to a severe decrease of glomerular filtration rate. The RLE treatment normalized the activity of antioxidant enzymes and prevented the glomerular hyperfiltration. Histopathological examinations revealed glomerular damages and kidney cortex fibrosis in OTA-rats, while we observed less severe fibrosis in OTA plus RLE group. Then, we demonstrated that oxidative stress could be the cause of OTA renal injury and that RLE reduces this effect.
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- Sara Damiano
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples, Napoli, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Centre for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Acireale, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.,Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Center of Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples, Napoli, Italy
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Damiano S, Lombari P, Salvi E, Papale M, Giordano A, Amenta M, Ballistreri G, Fabroni S, Rapisarda P, Capasso G, Forte IM, Barone D, Ciarcia R. A red orange and lemon by-products extract rich in anthocyanins inhibits the progression of diabetic nephropathy. J Cell Physiol 2019; 234:23268-23278. [PMID: 31140616 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.28893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Revised: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The major cause of end-stage renal disease is the diabetic nephropathy. Oxidative stress contributes to the development of type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In this study we have evaluated the effect of a diet with a new standardized of red orange and lemon extract (RLE) rich in anthocyanins (ANT) in the progression of the kidney disease on Zucker diabetic fatty rats. Oxidative stress and renal function were analyzed. In diabetic rats, the RLE restored the blood glucose levels, body weight, and normalized the reactive oxygen species (ROS) total pathways. The kidney inflammation, in diabetic rats, has not shown significant change, showing that the oxidative stress rather than to inflammatory processes is a triggering factor in the renal complication associated with T2DM. Therefore, the administration of the RLE prevents this complication and this effect could be related to the inhibition of ROS production.
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- Sara Damiano
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples "Federico II", Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation - Division of Nephrology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.,Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Center of Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Center for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Acireale, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Center for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Acireale, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Center for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Acireale, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Center for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Acireale, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Napoli, Italy
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- Cell Biology and Biotherapy Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori "Fondazione G. Pascale"-IRCCS, Napoli, Italy
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- Cell Biology and Biotherapy Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori "Fondazione G. Pascale"-IRCCS, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples "Federico II", Napoli, Italy
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Fascella G, D'Angiolillo F, Mammano MM, Amenta M, Romeo FV, Rapisarda P, Ballistreri G. Bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of four rose hip species from spontaneous Sicilian flora. Food Chem 2019; 289:56-64. [PMID: 30955649 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.02.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Revised: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The morphological characteristics and health-promoting components (anthocyanins, phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and ascorbic acid) together with the in-vitro antioxidant capacity of hips collected from four rose species (Rosa canina, R. corymbifera, R. micrantha, and R. sempervirens) growing in Sicily (South Italy) were evaluated. The results revealed significant variability among the rose species as the hips collected from R. canina and R. sempervirens exhibited the highest total polyphenol contents (6784.5 and 6241.2 mg GAE/100 g DW, respectively) and highest antioxidant activities, whereas R. canina and R. micrantha hips had the highest total anthocyanin contents (2.94 and 3.86 mg CGE/100 g DW, respectively). The data showed that the analysed Sicilian rose hips have good nutritional quality, making them suitable as functional foods according to their biochemical composition and as promising sources of natural antioxidants. Also, these findings confirm that rose pseudo-fruits contain significant amounts of secondary metabolites that may positively affect human health.
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- Giancarlo Fascella
- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Centre for Plant Protection and Certification, S.S. 113 - Km 245.500, 90011 Bagheria, Italy.
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Centre for Plant Protection and Certification, S.S. 113 - Km 245.500, 90011 Bagheria, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Centre for Plant Protection and Certification, S.S. 113 - Km 245.500, 90011 Bagheria, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Centre for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Corso Savoia 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Centre for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Corso Savoia 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Centre for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Corso Savoia 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Centre for Olive, Citrus and Tree Fruit, Corso Savoia 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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Fabroni S, Ballistreri G, Amenta M, Rapisarda P. Anthocyanins in different Citrus species: an UHPLC-PDA-ESI/MS n -assisted qualitative and quantitative investigation. J Sci Food Agric 2016; 96:4797-4808. [PMID: 27435016 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.7916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2016] [Revised: 07/12/2016] [Accepted: 07/13/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments belonging to the flavonoid family. They are typically present in the flesh and peel in the blood orange cultivars. Although blood orange young shoots and flowers are not anthocyanin-colored, lemon, citron, rangpur lime, and Meyer lemon young shoots and flowers exhibit marked pigmentation as a result of anthocyanins, demonstrating that anthocyanin biosynthesis in the Citrus genus is both tissue- and genotype-dependent. The present study aimed to examine the qualitative and quantitative anthocyanin profile of fruit and other tissues from different Citrus species. RESULTS The presence of anthocyanin-pigmented stigmas in the young flowers of a blood orange tree (cv. 'Moro') was characterized and reported for the first time. The dominant pigments in blood orange fruits were cyanidin 3-glucoside and cyanidin 3-(6''-malonyl-glucoside), whereas different patterns were observed in the young shoots, flowers and peel tissues of different Citrus species. CONCLUSION The present study is the first to report differentially expressed anthocyanin pigmentation patterns in different organs from several species of the genus Citrus. The results obtained could also represent a starting point for further investigations that aim to better understand which regulatory genes are involved in anthocyanin biosynthesis in the fruits, shoots and floral tissues of different Citrus species. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Simona Fabroni
- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria (CREA) - Centro di Ricerca per l'Agrumicoltura e le Colture Mediterranee, Corso Savoia 190, 95024, Acireale, Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria (CREA) - Centro di Ricerca per l'Agrumicoltura e le Colture Mediterranee, Corso Savoia 190, 95024, Acireale, Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria (CREA) - Centro di Ricerca per l'Agrumicoltura e le Colture Mediterranee, Corso Savoia 190, 95024, Acireale, Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria (CREA) - Centro di Ricerca per l'Agrumicoltura e le Colture Mediterranee, Corso Savoia 190, 95024, Acireale, Italy.
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Fabroni S, Ballistreri G, Amenta M, Romeo FV, Rapisarda P. Screening of the anthocyanin profile and in vitro pancreatic lipase inhibition by anthocyanin-containing extracts of fruits, vegetables, legumes and cereals. J Sci Food Agric 2016; 96:4713-4723. [PMID: 26970531 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.7708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2015] [Revised: 02/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/06/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND The phytotherapic treatment of overweight and/or moderate obesity is growing widely, thus there is a great interest towards the phenolic compounds of fruits and vegetables which may inhibit pancreatic lipase enzyme. In this study, we report the chemical composition and in vitro pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity of 13 freeze-dried anthocyanin-containing extracts of different Mediterranean plants: fruits (blood orange, pomegranate, blackberry, mulberry and sumac), citrus by-products (blood orange peel), citrus vegetative tissues (young lemon shoots); vegetables (red cabbage and violet cauliflower), legume seeds (black bean), cereals (black rice), and cereal processing by-products (black rice hull). Total phenols and anthocyanins were determined. Individual anthocyanins were identified by UHPLC-PDA-ESI/MSn . RESULTS Results revealed a wide variation in the distribution of anthocyanin compounds. Blood orange and pomegranate juice extracts had the highest total anthocyanin content and exhibited the strongest inhibition of pancreatic lipase in vitro. CONCLUSION Inhibitory activity was positively correlated with anthocyanin content. In appropriate formulations, anthocyanin-containing extracts could find a use as anti-obesity agents. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Simona Fabroni
- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria (CREA), Centro di Ricerca per l'Agrumicoltura e le Colture Mediterranee, Corso Savoia 190, 95024, Acireale, Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria (CREA), Centro di Ricerca per l'Agrumicoltura e le Colture Mediterranee, Corso Savoia 190, 95024, Acireale, Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria (CREA), Centro di Ricerca per l'Agrumicoltura e le Colture Mediterranee, Corso Savoia 190, 95024, Acireale, Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria (CREA), Centro di Ricerca per l'Agrumicoltura e le Colture Mediterranee, Corso Savoia 190, 95024, Acireale, Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria (CREA), Centro di Ricerca per l'Agrumicoltura e le Colture Mediterranee, Corso Savoia 190, 95024, Acireale, Italy.
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Amenta M, Ballistreri G, Fabroni S, Romeo FV, Spina A, Rapisarda P. Qualitative and nutraceutical aspects of lemon fruits grown on the mountainsides of the Mount Etna: A first step for a protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication application of the brand name 'Limone dell'Etna'. Food Res Int 2015; 74:250-259. [PMID: 28411990 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2015.04.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2015] [Revised: 04/20/2015] [Accepted: 04/21/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The cultivation of lemon (Citrus limon (L.) Burm f.) has occurred for centuries at the mountainsides of the Mount Etna the largest active volcano in Europe (Sicily, Italy). The peculiar geographical, soil and climatic conditions that characterize this area have recently prompted citrus growers to launch the brand name 'Limone dell'Etna' for the lemon fruits produced in that area. The present research focused on evaluating the quality and nutraceutical properties of the 'Limone dell'Etna' fruit juice ('Primofiore', 'Bianchetto', and 'Verdello' blooming) to enhance the value of a product that, due to its peculiar qualities, could be awarded with one of the European certified labels protecting the lemon geographical origin. Qualitative parameters, health-promoting components (such as ascorbic acid, flavonoids, and hydroxycinnamic acids) and the in-vitro total antioxidant capacity (ORAC, FCR) of fruit juice of two different varieties ('Femminello zagara bianca' and 'Monachello') were determined at fruit maturity. The results showed that the Bianchetto and Verdello lemon fruit exhibited higher levels of ascorbic acid than those recorded for the Primofiore production. The amount of flavonoids in Verdello fruits of both cultivars was the highest, as was reflected in the highest antioxidant activity. Thus, the 'Limone dell'Etna' production, with particular reference to the Verdello fruit, must be considered as a new, valuable and original source of natural antioxidants to be valorized and even exploited in the processing industry.
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- Margherita Amenta
- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria, Centro di Ricerca per l'Agrumicoltura e le Colture Mediterranee (CRA-ACM), C.so Savoia, 190, 95024, Acireale (CT), Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria, Centro di Ricerca per l'Agrumicoltura e le Colture Mediterranee (CRA-ACM), C.so Savoia, 190, 95024, Acireale (CT), Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria, Centro di Ricerca per l'Agrumicoltura e le Colture Mediterranee (CRA-ACM), C.so Savoia, 190, 95024, Acireale (CT), Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria, Centro di Ricerca per l'Agrumicoltura e le Colture Mediterranee (CRA-ACM), C.so Savoia, 190, 95024, Acireale (CT), Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria, Centro di Ricerca per l'Agrumicoltura e le Colture Mediterranee (CRA-ACM), C.so Savoia, 190, 95024, Acireale (CT), Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria, Centro di Ricerca per l'Agrumicoltura e le Colture Mediterranee (CRA-ACM), C.so Savoia, 190, 95024, Acireale (CT), Italy.
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Benincasa C, Muccilli S, Amenta M, Perri E, Romeo FV. Phenolic trend and hygienic quality of green table olives fermented with Lactobacillus plantarum starter culture. Food Chem 2015; 186:271-6. [PMID: 25976821 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2014] [Revised: 01/21/2015] [Accepted: 02/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In this paper, four different olive cultivars from Southern Italy, Carolea, Cassanese, Nocellara del Belice, Nocellara Messinese table olives, produced according to traditional fermentation processes, were evaluated with the aim of assessing the effect of selected starter cultures on growth of bacterial population and on olive phenols during fermentation. Only Cassanese and Nocellara del Belice inoculated samples reached a safe pH value under 4.6 after 90 days while maintaining it until the end of storage. The most representative phenols in brine samples analysed by HPLC-MS/MS were hydroxytyrosol and verbascoside. Among the analysed phenols, only hydroxytyrosol, caffeic acid and ferulic acid always increased during fermentation, while the others increased up to 90-120 days and then decreased. The Principal Component Analysis (PCA) performed on pH and phenol values highlighted three clusters of olive cultivars. Throughout the brining period, lactic acid bacteria were always present while staphylococci and coliform bacteria disappeared after 30 and 90 days, respectively.
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- Cinzia Benincasa
- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria - Olive Growing and Olive Oil Industry Research Centre (CRA-OLI), C.da Li Rocchi, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria - Research Center for Citriculture and Mediterranean Crops (CRA-ACM), Corso Savoia, 190 - 95024 Acireale (CT), Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria - Research Center for Citriculture and Mediterranean Crops (CRA-ACM), Corso Savoia, 190 - 95024 Acireale (CT), Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria - Olive Growing and Olive Oil Industry Research Centre (CRA-OLI), C.da Li Rocchi, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria - Research Center for Citriculture and Mediterranean Crops (CRA-ACM), Corso Savoia, 190 - 95024 Acireale (CT), Italy.
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Ballistreri G, Continella A, Gentile A, Amenta M, Fabroni S, Rapisarda P. Fruit quality and bioactive compounds relevant to human health of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) cultivars grown in Italy. Food Chem 2012; 140:630-8. [PMID: 23692746 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2012] [Revised: 10/23/2012] [Accepted: 11/06/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The fruit quality characteristics, phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacities of 24 sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) cultivars grown on the mountainsides of the Etna volcano (Sicily, Italy) were evaluated. High-performance liquid chromatographic methods were used to identify and quantify sugars, organic acids and phenolics. A total of seven phenolic compounds were characterised as hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives (neochlorogenic acid, p-coumaroylquinic acid and chlorogenic acid) and anthocyanins (cyanidin 3-glucoside, cyanidin 3-rutinoside, pelargonidin 3-rutinoside and peonidin 3-rutinoside). The total anthocyanin content ranged from 6.21 to 94.20mg cyanidin 3-glucoside equivalents/100g fresh weight (FW), while the total phenol content ranged from 84.96 to 162.21mg gallic acid equivalents/100g FW. The oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assay indicated that fruit of all genotypes possessed considerable antioxidant activity. The high level of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of some sweet cherry fruits implied that they might be sources of bioactive compounds that are relevant to human health.
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- Gabriele Ballistreri
- Consiglio per la Ricerca e la Sperimentazione in Agricoltura, Centro di Ricerca per l'Agrumicoltura e le Colture Mediterranee, Corso Savoia 190, 95024 Acireale, Italy
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Fabroni S, Amenta M, Timpanaro N, Rapisarda P. Supercritical carbon dioxide-treated blood orange juice as a new product in the fresh fruit juice market. INNOV FOOD SCI EMERG 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ifset.2010.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Aresu L, Amenta M, Maritati F, Occhipinti M, Grosso G. Fraley's Syndrome. A Nephron-Sparing Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure. Case Report. Urologia 2007. [DOI: 10.1177/039156030707400310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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16-year-old girl with Fraley's syndrome, which caused right flank pain and urinary infection. The radiologic exam showed a distended calyx and an infundibular obstruction caused by compression of normal renal vessels. Retroperitoneal laparoscopic calycectomy and closure of infundibulum with calyx exclusion were performed.
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- L. Aresu
- Clinica Pederzoli, Reparto di Urologia, Peschiera del Garda, Verona
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- Clinica Pederzoli, Reparto di Urologia, Peschiera del Garda, Verona
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- Clinica Pederzoli, Reparto di Urologia, Peschiera del Garda, Verona
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- Clinica Pederzoli, Reparto di Urologia, Peschiera del Garda, Verona
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- Clinica Pederzoli, Reparto di Urologia, Peschiera del Garda, Verona
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Aresu L, Amenta M, Maritati F, Occhipinti M, Grosso G. Retroperitoneal Leiomyoma. Transperitoneal Laparoscopic Surgery. Urologia 2006. [DOI: 10.1177/039156030607300407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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70-year-old woman with retroperitoneal mass lesion undergoing laparoscopic resection of the tumor. The histological analysis revealed a leiomyoma, with positive immunostaging for estrogenic receptors. The differential diagnosis is a key element: the pathologist should be able to recognize this type of lesion and to differentiate it from a retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma.
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- Clinica Pederzoli, Reparto di Urologia, Peschiera del Garda (Verona)
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- Clinica Pederzoli, Reparto di Urologia, Peschiera del Garda (Verona)
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- Clinica Pederzoli, Reparto di Urologia, Peschiera del Garda (Verona)
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- Clinica Pederzoli, Reparto di Urologia, Peschiera del Garda (Verona)
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- Clinica Pederzoli, Reparto di Urologia, Peschiera del Garda (Verona)
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Amenta M, Dalle Nogare ER, Colomba C, Prestileo TS, Di Lorenzo F, Fundaro S, Colomba A, Ferrieri A. Intestinal protozoa in HIV-infected patients: effect of rifaximin in Cryptosporidium parvum and Blastocystis hominis infections. J Chemother 1999; 11:391-5. [PMID: 10632386 DOI: 10.1179/joc.1999.11.5.391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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In HIV-1 infected patients severe enteritis and chronic diarrhea are often documented as a consequence of multiple opportunistic infections. We analyzed 48 HIV-1 positive patients for the presence of intestinal pathogenic protozoa. Patients with CD4 > or = 200/mm3 showed a higher prevalence of a single pathogenic protozoa than patients with CD4 < or =200/mm3, who showed the presence of multiple protozoal infections. Patients who proved positive for only a single protozoa, Cryptosporidium or Blastocystis, were also positive, by stool culture, for the presence of Proteus mirabilis (3 samples), Citrobacter freundii (3 samples), Escherichia coli (one sample) or Enterobacter cloacae (one sample). Treatment with rifaximin (600 mg, 3 times a day, for 14 days) was efficacious in resolving the clinical symptoms and clearing protozoan infections in HIV-1 infected patients with CD4 > or = 200/mm3, who presented enteric and systemic symptoms due to Criptosporidium or Blastocystis associated with enteropathogenic bacteria.
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- Division di Malattie Infettive, Palermo, Italy
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Explores nurses' perspectives regarding collaboration with chaplains and clergy in the provision of spiritual care to persons with cancer. Reports results of a survey via questionnaire of a random sample of Oncology Nursing Society members. Concludes that although a majority of the respondents report referring patients in spiritual need to clergy and chaplains, a significant minority did not do so. Notes that results secured from these respondents bring to surface several aspects of the collaborative relationship between nurses and chaplains and clergy.
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The purpose of this study was to identify factors that predict nurses' spiritual care perspectives and practices and compare these perspectives and practices between nurses in two subspecialties. The sample included 181 oncology nurses and 638 hospice nurses who completed the Spiritual Care Perspectives Survey and a demographic form by mail. The hospice nurses surveyed used traditional spiritual care interventions more frequently and held more positive perspectives regarding spiritual caregiving than oncology nurses. However, what determined spiritual care practices and perspectives most was the spirituality of the nurse. Nurses must continue to explore how their personal spirituality contributes to their caregiving.
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- Department of Nursing, University of Southern California, Los Angeles 90033, USA
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Amenta M. What is the Hospice Nurses Association? Am J Hosp Palliat Care 1997; 14:256-7. [PMID: 9341345 DOI: 10.1177/104990919701400517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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- M Amenta
- Hospice Nurses Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Taylor EJ, Amenta M, Highfield M. Spiritual care practices of oncology nurses. Oncol Nurs Forum 1995; 22:31-9. [PMID: 7708523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To determine what spiritual care practices oncology nurses use. DESIGN Descriptive, cross-sectional survey. SETTING Variety of oncology clinical settings from all regions of the United States. SAMPLE Stratified, random sampling of Oncology Nursing Society members who identified themselves as clinicians; 181 out of 700 completed the questionnaires; respondents typically were Christian, caucasian, female, adult inpatient oncology staff nurses. METHODS Oncology Nurse Spiritual Care Perspectives Survey and a demographic form were delivered and returned through mailing; questionnaires required up to two hours for completion; respondents were given one month to complete the questionnaires. MAIN RESEARCH VARIABLES Spiritual care practices/interventions (types and frequency) and indicators of spiritual need. FINDINGS Frequent practices included praying with patients, referring them to chaplains or clergy, providing them with religious materials, serving as a therapeutic presence, and listening and talking to them. Frequency of traditional spiritual care practices differed by variables such as self-reported spirituality, religious service attendance, ethnicity, and education. Identified indicators of spiritual need included anxiety, depression, patient requests, death issues, hopelessness, and withdrawal. CONCLUSIONS Oncology nurses provide spiritual care in a variety of ways that often are personal and private, yet they do so infrequently and with some discomfort. Research examining relationships between spiritual care practices and demographic variables is needed. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Spiritual care education and resources for clinicians are needed. Data provide examples of interventions for and indicators of spiritual need.
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Taylor EJ, Highfield M, Amenta M. Attitudes and beliefs regarding spiritual care. A survey of cancer nurses. Cancer Nurs 1994; 17:479-87. [PMID: 7820826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Why nurses neglect spiritual care issues remains unclear. Therefore, a questionnaire designed to assess oncology nurse clinicians' attitudes and beliefs about spiritual care was mailed to a stratified, random sample of 700 Oncology Nursing Society members within the United States. Data from the 181 respondents were analyzed using descriptive and multivariate statistics (for quantitative items) and content analysis (for essay questions). Analysis of data revealed both a positive regard for spiritual care within nursing, and relationships between beliefs and attitudes about spiritual care and self-reported spiritually, religiosity, ethnicity, work role, and education. Recommendations are for inclusion of theoretical and practical aspects of spiritual care in nursing education and for further investigation of nurses' attitudes and beliefs regarding spiritual care.
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Because attitudes and beliefs about spiritual care have been linked with spiritual caregiving practices in previous research among non-hospice nurses, and because little is known about hospice nurses' attitudes and beliefs about spiritual care, this study explored such attitudes and beliefs among hospice nurses. Data were obtained from 641 Hospice Nurses Association members who completed the Spiritual Care Perspectives Survey and a demographic form. While respondents rather uniformly agreed that patients had spiritual needs and that it was appropriate for nurses to attend to such needs, attitudes about how a nurse should relate to patients' spirituality were variable. Education and indicators reflecting personal religiosity were associated with these hospice nurses' attitudes and beliefs about spiritual care.
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Amenta M. The National Board for Certification of Hospice Nurses. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 1994; 11:2. [PMID: 7893558 DOI: 10.1177/104990919401100401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Kelly PJ, Amenta M. Program "builds in quality". Nurs Qual Connect 1993; 3:4-5. [PMID: 8330005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Amenta M. Hospice in U.S. emerges as health care reform - reaction to high tech. Part II. Pa Nurse 1984; 39:4, 7. [PMID: 6585772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Amenta M. Are you cut out for terminal care? RN 1981; 44:47, 86. [PMID: 6910113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Amenta M, O'Sullivan A, Robb S, Settlemyer C. IRB's: are your clients and staff protected? Pa Nurse 1980; 35:7-9. [PMID: 6902158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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